Applied Behavioral Science - Political Science Focus

In this concentration, students may choose their area of focus from among three disciplines:
psychology, sociology or political science. Political Science is the study of government and public policy and of the political
behavior of individuals, groups, and institutions. It provides an understanding of
issues such as international diplomacy, environmental, economic and health care policy,
and election campaigns. This concentration requires a minimum of 36 credits.

Concentration Requirements

Requirement

Credits

Political Theory

3 credits

Research Methodology - Political or Social Science Research

3 credits (beyond freshman level)

State or Local Government

3 (beyond freshman level)

Political Science Electives

12 credits

Single coherent Human Services are, e.g., counseling social work or rehabilitation
services

12 credits

Capstone HES 499 (Culminating concentration course)

3 credits

TOTAL

36

Notes: Only grades of C of higher may be included in the concentration. Three of the credits
in Political Science or in the applied area should focus on the dynamics of intervention
with an individual, groups, the community, the family or an organization.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who graduate with a concentration in Applied Behavioral Science (Human Services)
will be able to:

demonstrate an understanding of the different fields of psychology, sociology or political
science and have an understanding of the sub-specialties of the respective discipline;

understand and use quantitative and qualitative research methodologies in psychology,
sociology or political science;

write about topics in psychology, sociology or political science with clarity and
organization; and

demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge of intervention strategies (e.g., in counseling,
social work, rehabilitation services or criminal justice settings) in the chosen discipline
with individuals, groups, the community, the family or an organization.